BV Well
Helping Parents Navigate Mental Health and Wellness
Founded by a group of parents and powered by the Foundation, BV Well programs support and educate Blue Valley parents and caregivers as they navigate mental health and wellness with their families. Since 2018, more than 75 BV Well mental health and wellness programs have been shared with over 5,000 Blue Valley parents.
Upcoming Events
Follow the BV Well Facebook page for the latest events and updates.
Jan 14 (Thurs)
Raising Kids in the Age of AI: A Screen Sanity Parent Workshop
6:00
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7:30pm
Hilltop Conf Center 7700 West 143rd Street Overland Park, Kansas
Jan 14 (Thurs)
Raising Kids in the Age of AI: A Screen Sanity Parent Workshop
As technology and artificial intelligence become an increasingly common part of children’s daily lives, parents need practical tools to help...
6:00
-
7:30pm
Hilltop Conf Center 7700 West 143rd Street Overland Park, Kansas
Visit the BV Well Resource Library
If you have attended a BV Well event and are looking for the resources shared there or missed an event that you want to learn more about — check out the library for downloadables and printables.
Mental Health & Wellness Checklist
for High School Graduates & Their Families
Do you have a soon-to-be or recent high school graduate in your family? Congratulations! This milestone is momentous and exciting - and it can be overwhelming for both parents and their young adult children. The checklist below is designed to help you navigate mental health and wellness needs during this transition. Created by three dedicated BV Well parent volunteers who have all been through graduation and 'launch' with their children, we hope you and your graduate will find the topics and steps covered in the checklist worthwhile.
Additional resources for HS graduates and their families
The following resources build on the checklist topics above.
Past Events
Follow the BV Well Facebook page for the latest events and updates.
Oct 15 (Thurs)
Starting Strong (Elementary): Helping Your Child Regulate, Connect, and Thrive
6 - 7:30pm
District Offices 15020 Metcalf Ave Overland Park
Oct 15 (Thurs)
Starting Strong (Elementary): Helping Your Child Regulate, Connect, and Thrive
Starting elementary school is an exciting milestone, but it also brings new routines, expectations, and emotions for both children and paren...
6 - 7:30pm
District Offices 15020 Metcalf Ave Overland Park
Sept 10 (Thurs)
Raising Resilient Teens: Discovering Your Family's Sources of Strength
6 - 7:30pm
Hilltop Conference Center 7700 West 143rd Street Overland Park, Kansas
Sept 10 (Thurs)
Raising Resilient Teens: Discovering Your Family's Sources of Strength
As adolescents navigate academic pressure, changing friendships, social media, increasing independence, and their own mental health, parents...
6 - 7:30pm
Hilltop Conference Center 7700 West 143rd Street Overland Park, Kansas
April 23 (Thurs)
Starting Strong (Middle School): A Parent’s Guide to Executive Function Skills
6 - 7:30pm
BVSD District Offices 15020 Metcalf Ave Overland Park, KS
April 23 (Thurs)
Starting Strong (Middle School): A Parent’s Guide to Executive Function Skills
As part of BV Well’s Starting Strong series, this program features internationally recognized executive function expert Sarah Ward. Sarah wi...
6 - 7:30pm
BVSD District Offices 15020 Metcalf Ave Overland Park, KS
April 8 & 9 (Wed & Thurs)
Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid
4 - 6:30pm
Virtual
April 8 & 9 (Wed & Thurs)
Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid
A virtual offering of BV Well's popular Youth Mental Health First Aid training for parents and caregivers.
4 - 6:30pm
Virtual
April 7 (Tues)
Real Talk on Substance Use, Mental Health, and the Road to College
6 - 7:30pm
Hilltop Conf Center 7710 W 143rd St Overland Park, KS
April 7 (Tues)
Real Talk on Substance Use, Mental Health, and the Road to College
Join BV Well and Blue Valley's Drug and Alcohol Prevention Taskforce for an informative conversation to help families support teens as they ...
6 - 7:30pm
Hilltop Conf Center 7710 W 143rd St Overland Park, KS
Resources
We urge you and your family to put these numbers in your phones and devices TODAY! The following services all offer 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress as well as prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. You do not have to be in crisis to call or text them.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: 741741
Johnson County Crisis Line: 913-268-0156
For local mental health resources, please contact Johnson County Mental Health.
For Blue Valley School District resources, visit the Student Well-Being page.
Contact BV Well
For more information on BV Well or if you have a suggestion for future mental health and wellness programing for Blue Valley parents, contact Abby Yeagle, BVEF Program and Development Manager.
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